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Idle Speed Inspection (2013-15): Inspection

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  1. Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Canister Purge Valve Connector - Disconnect
      1. Disconnect the evaporative emission (EVAP) canister purge valve connector.
  2. HDS - Connect
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    1. Connect the HDS to the DLC (A) located under the driver's side of the dashboard.
    2. Press the engine start/stop button to select the ON mode. NOTE:  Make sure the HDS communicates with the PCM. If it doesn't, go to the DLC circuit troubleshooting .
  3. Idle Speed - Inspect
      1. Start the engine. Hold the engine speed at 3, 000 rpm without load (in P or N) until the radiator fan comes on, then let it idle.
    2. Check the idle speed under no load conditions: headlights, blower fan, radiator fan, audio system, and air conditioner off.Idle speed should be: 650 ± 50 rpm 
    3. Let the engine idle for 1 minute with high electric load (A/C on, temperature set to max cool, blower fan on high, headlights on high beam).Idle speed should be: 650 ± 50 rpm NOTE:  If the idle speed is not within specification, do the PCM idle learn procedure . If the idle speed is still not within specification, go to the symptom troubleshooting.
  4. Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Canister Purge Valve Connector - Connect
      1. Connect the evaporative emission (EVAP) canister purge valve connector.